About Saffron Strings

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String quartet

Wokingham

Public liability insurance of £10 million

Long-established professional string quartet.

Every event for which we play is unique and we have a wealth of experience to help create the perfect background music especially for you. We also work with you to create a fully bespoke playlist for civil and church wedding ceremonies, and for civil partnership ceremonies. Members of the quartet studied at the Royal Academy of Music and at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama and have played for orchestras as diverse as the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and the Orchestra of Welsh National Opera. We believe that live music adds a little extra sparkle to the occasion whether your special event is held in a castle, a country house hotel, or a marquee.
We have a vast repertoire for string quartet ranging from classical favourites, through TV/film themes and jazz standards to a sparkling collection of contemporary classics and recent chart material. If your favourite piece of music is not on our repertoire list we can often have an arrangement made specially since almost any music can be arranged for quartet. We're delighted that our expertise in music for weddings has been recognised with awards from Guides for Brides, Bridebook, and The Wedding Industry Awards.

Do you have different line-up options?

Saffron Strings is a string quartet consisting of two violins, viola and cello. We are also available as a trio or duo.

What if my timings change after I've booked you?

We always try our best to be flexible to help ensure your event runs as smoothly as possible. If timings change slightly in the run up to the event just let us know

How much time do you need to set up?

We usually arrive at the venue 45 minutes before we're due to play so that we can set up and liaise with the venue staff.

Can I pick the pieces you play from the set list?

Yes, we're happy to draw up a playlist just for you.

Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?

Yes, absolutely! I bring our own instruments to play acoustically.

Prices

Note: prices may vary based on travel distance. For an exact quote, click “Check availability”.

Standard Prices

4 musicians

Performance duration

Price

Up to 1 hour

£755

Up to 2 hours

£775

Up to 3 hours

£800

Reviews

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From customers:

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Richard B, 7 days ago

Very professional, charming, and high quality musicians! Saffron Strings were a pleasure to deal with throughout and on the day, wowed us and our guests with their performance. Numerous compliments followed and they helped make our ceremony and afternoon an amazing occasion. Thank you Saffron Strings!

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Kayleigh S, 1 month ago

I just wanted to say a massive thank you to the musicians who played at our wedding on Sunday. During the ceremony it all sounded so beautiful and many guests commented on how great it sounded . It was breath-taking!

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Emma H, 7 months ago

As one of our recommended suppliers at Grittleton House it is always a pleasure to welcome the Saffron Strings ladies to the House on a wedding day or on one of our Open Day, which they kindly support. They offer a professional & friendly service with a beautiful sound which as the wedding & events coordinator at the House I never hesitate to recommend to our couples. Live music during the ceremony & drink reception is often deemed as an unnecessary additional expense however I always explain the impact live music has during these periods & love it when couple take my advice & book Saffron Strings & then comment afterwards how much they & their guests enjoyed the music. Thank you ladies & see you again soon.

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Tamzin S, 1 year ago

I just wanted to send you a few photos by way of a huge thank you for your beautiful playing at our wedding in February. It will be no surprise, I hope, how much our family and friends enjoyed your playing so very very much!
The minstrel's gallery at Cowdray is just made for a quartet and I can't tell you how exciting it was to hear you tuning up and the general hubbub build downstairs before I came down for the ceremony.
It was so very lovely. Thank you!

Wedding, 2002 years ago

Darren and I did not get a chance to thank you in person for playing at our wedding yesterday. The music was beautifully performed, we had many compliments from our guests. You contributed to making our wedding day perfect. We would have no hesitation in recommending you for future events.

Groom, 2002 years ago

We hired the services of Saffron Strings for our wedding in december and we were not disappointed! They were very professional with outstanding harmony and timing together (we hired the string quartet). They were so amazing that some of our guests getting married subsequently asked us for details of them. highly recommended!